Bluetooth Ready To Go - Solid Hardwood 1965 Zenith Model M730 AM/FM Vacuum Tube Radio Sounds Fantastic!
BLUETOOTH MP3: This particular radio has been modified to play Bluetooth MP3. Plays MP3 with cable or wirelessly from any MP3 playing device over 30 ft. New integrated Bluetooth circuitry available only through Retro Radio Farm is completely internal inside the radio! No external plugs, cables, or receiver device! Switch from MP3 to AM radio with rocker switch installed on back panel. Pairs within seconds. No batteries to recharge! Sounds great! Absolutely no noise from Bluetooth circuitry!
DESCRIPTION: One listen and you will see why Zenith was the AM FM leader throughout the fifties and sixties. Manufactured by Zenith in USA in mid-sixties time frame in excellent working and physical condition. Wood cabinet is solid hardwood construction.
SOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM and FM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment. FM dipole antenna will be included for even better reception. Clear and resonant with excellent selectivity and sensitivity.
CABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is original factory constructed hardwood cabinet. Not sure what kind of hardwood. Not repainted, restained, or sanded down. Original factory light clear coat. No touch ups. No over spray. The wood cabinet is strong and sturdy with no cracks, splitting, or water stains. Normal wear consistent with age. There are a few small cigarette burns on the front top edge. The controls panel and aluminum trim is in excellent original condition with no dents or dings, or rust or major scratches. Function lettering and numbering is not worn off. Grill fabric is factory original with no rips, no fraying, no stains, no separation along edges.
KNOBS: Factory original matching tuning and and volume knobs are silver chrome painted in excellent operational condition but some paint has rubbed off.
LOGO: No missing Zenith or other logos.
DIAL LIGHT: No dial light.
CLOCK: No clock
INTERNAL ELECTRONICS: There is no loud or pervasive hum. There is no loud or pervasive static between stations. The set has been aligned according to factory specifications. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection. The radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected.
POWER CORD: The original power cord and plug are in excellent condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring.
BACKING BOARD: Original factory fiberboard cover is in excellent condition and securely mounted.
FACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: Bottom label is intact.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 14.5" x 6.25" x 7.5" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 5 oz.
COLOR: wood
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Product: antique radio, vintage radio, retro radio, vacuum tube radio, AM radio, art deco, mid-century product.
Category: radio
Cabinet construction: wood
Period: 1960s
Country of manufacture: USA
Electronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Solid state transistor circuit.